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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,242.92, 29,315.82 and 11,812.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,242.92, 29,315.82 and 11,812.12 is: 16,301.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,242.92 : 29,315.82 = 11,812.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,242.92/29,315.82 = 11,812.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,242.92x = 29,315.82 × 11,812.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,242.92x = 346,281,983.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,281,983.74/21,242.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,301.05

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